Comments on: Pumpkin Pie Bites http://adashofsass.com/2009/11/07/pumpkin-pie-bites/ . . . sassing around the kitchen . . . Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:08:25 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 By: Nikki http://adashofsass.com/2009/11/07/pumpkin-pie-bites/comment-page-1/#comment-219655 Nikki Sat, 12 Nov 2011 06:07:25 +0000 http://adashofsass.com/?p=587#comment-219655 Hi! I tried to make these tonight, but the crusts are not turning golden brown in the allotted 15-20 mins. I'm currently at about 30+ mins total and they are barely browning but not consistently. :-/ Any ideas on what I'm doing wrong?? Did you bake them close to the top or bottom of the oven? Also, along with them not being golden brown, after about 20 mins, the pie crust on the bottom was still kind of doughy. Any hints?? Hi! I tried to make these tonight, but the crusts are not turning golden brown in the allotted 15-20 mins. I’m currently at about 30+ mins total and they are barely browning but not consistently. :-/ Any ideas on what I’m doing wrong?? Did you bake them close to the top or bottom of the oven? Also, along with them not being golden brown, after about 20 mins, the pie crust on the bottom was still kind of doughy. Any hints??

]]> By: kate http://adashofsass.com/2009/11/07/pumpkin-pie-bites/comment-page-1/#comment-198536 kate Sat, 08 Oct 2011 20:26:09 +0000 http://adashofsass.com/?p=587#comment-198536 Nicole -- A common solution to your problem is to actually freeze the pre-shaped pie dough and then defrost it before filling and baking. I haven't ever had the occasion to try this out, but I've heard people have had great success with it. I would suggest pressing the dough into the muffin tins and wrapping it as securely as possible (even pressing plastic wrap down into each little cup) before freezing. Since they are small I think they would probably defrost sufficiently within a few hours. Let me know how it worked out! Nicole — A common solution to your problem is to actually freeze the pre-shaped pie dough and then defrost it before filling and baking. I haven’t ever had the occasion to try this out, but I’ve heard people have had great success with it. I would suggest pressing the dough into the muffin tins and wrapping it as securely as possible (even pressing plastic wrap down into each little cup) before freezing. Since they are small I think they would probably defrost sufficiently within a few hours. Let me know how it worked out!

]]> By: nicole http://adashofsass.com/2009/11/07/pumpkin-pie-bites/comment-page-1/#comment-195075 nicole Wed, 05 Oct 2011 17:30:45 +0000 http://adashofsass.com/?p=587#comment-195075 Hi, I am going to make these for a thanksgiving pot luck for this weekend! I was hoping to have the filling prepared as well as the dough pressed into the tins 2 nights before and then bake them right before the dinner because I wont have time to make them the day of. Will this work? I was afraid that if I bake them 2 days before eating then the dough might not stay flaky?? Thanks! Hi, I am going to make these for a thanksgiving pot luck for this weekend! I was hoping to have the filling prepared as well as the dough pressed into the tins 2 nights before and then bake them right before the dinner because I wont have time to make them the day of. Will this work? I was afraid that if I bake them 2 days before eating then the dough might not stay flaky?? Thanks!

]]> By: Tobias Brinlee http://adashofsass.com/2009/11/07/pumpkin-pie-bites/comment-page-1/#comment-71953 Tobias Brinlee Wed, 06 Apr 2011 16:22:51 +0000 http://adashofsass.com/?p=587#comment-71953 I luv cakepops and I definitely love your site. Much love! I luv cakepops and I definitely love your site. Much love!

]]> By: Cara http://adashofsass.com/2009/11/07/pumpkin-pie-bites/comment-page-1/#comment-4160 Cara Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:19:35 +0000 http://adashofsass.com/?p=587#comment-4160 I will gladly give Bakerella credit for the beautiful cake pops but I don't think she's the first to make mini pies ;) I am going to share a tip with you, one that I use for any kind of mini quiche/tart/pie, both sweet and savory (yes, I love mini food too!). It's a one step more difficult than ready-made pie crust but one step easier than making your own from scratch and rolling it out (at least in my opinion.) I make my dough from 4oz softened butter + 4 oz softened cream cheese, blended together, then combined with a pinch of salt and a cup of flour. Once it comes together you just pull off small portions, roll into balls, and press them into your mini muffin tins. The crust comes out tender and flaky. Perfect for mini quiches, mini tarts such as caramelized onion & gorgonzola, or mini pumpkin pies! I will gladly give Bakerella credit for the beautiful cake pops but I don’t think she’s the first to make mini pies ;) I am going to share a tip with you, one that I use for any kind of mini quiche/tart/pie, both sweet and savory (yes, I love mini food too!). It’s a one step more difficult than ready-made pie crust but one step easier than making your own from scratch and rolling it out (at least in my opinion.) I make my dough from 4oz softened butter + 4 oz softened cream cheese, blended together, then combined with a pinch of salt and a cup of flour. Once it comes together you just pull off small portions, roll into balls, and press them into your mini muffin tins. The crust comes out tender and flaky. Perfect for mini quiches, mini tarts such as caramelized onion & gorgonzola, or mini pumpkin pies!

]]> By: Cookie http://adashofsass.com/2009/11/07/pumpkin-pie-bites/comment-page-1/#comment-4068 Cookie Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:59:26 +0000 http://adashofsass.com/?p=587#comment-4068 I just made these last night and they're a total hit at the office today! Thanks so much for the recipe! I just made these last night and they’re a total hit at the office today! Thanks so much for the recipe!

]]> By: kate http://adashofsass.com/2009/11/07/pumpkin-pie-bites/comment-page-1/#comment-3967 kate Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:31:35 +0000 http://adashofsass.com/?p=587#comment-3967 Donita -- I can't think of a reason why these wouldn't be suitable for make-ahead freezing. The crust might loose it's crispy edge, but if you wrapped them tightly (individually, perhaps?) and then store them in an airtight container before freezing, I think they would hold up pretty well. Give it a try and let me know how it works out! Pat Regan -- To remove the mini-pies from the pan easily, I will tip the tray up at a 45 degree angle and use a small knife (a paring knife usually) or a toothpick to carefully pop them out one at a time. As long as the tray is well greased with butter and flour or cooking spray, they will usually fall right out. I find that having the tray at an angle really lets gravity take over and them come out very easily. Donita — I can’t think of a reason why these wouldn’t be suitable for make-ahead freezing. The crust might loose it’s crispy edge, but if you wrapped them tightly (individually, perhaps?) and then store them in an airtight container before freezing, I think they would hold up pretty well. Give it a try and let me know how it works out!

Pat Regan — To remove the mini-pies from the pan easily, I will tip the tray up at a 45 degree angle and use a small knife (a paring knife usually) or a toothpick to carefully pop them out one at a time. As long as the tray is well greased with butter and flour or cooking spray, they will usually fall right out. I find that having the tray at an angle really lets gravity take over and them come out very easily.

]]> By: Pat Regan http://adashofsass.com/2009/11/07/pumpkin-pie-bites/comment-page-1/#comment-3965 Pat Regan Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:56:57 +0000 http://adashofsass.com/?p=587#comment-3965 These look great, and would be a good idea for our pre-Thanksgiving party at work. I have one VERY IMPORTANT question -- how the heck did you get them out of the pan without smashing them??? These look great, and would be a good idea for our pre-Thanksgiving party at work. I have one VERY IMPORTANT question — how the heck did you get them out of the pan without smashing them???

]]> By: Coco Bean http://adashofsass.com/2009/11/07/pumpkin-pie-bites/comment-page-1/#comment-3964 Coco Bean Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:37:23 +0000 http://adashofsass.com/?p=587#comment-3964 Wow, they look so delicious! I have been meaning to make these and seeing yours have pushed me over the edge, I have to have them! I don't think there is anything wrong with frozen pie crust, as long as it's a quality brand. I always use it and get great reviews. Great job! Wow, they look so delicious! I have been meaning to make these and seeing yours have pushed me over the edge, I have to have them! I don’t think there is anything wrong with frozen pie crust, as long as it’s a quality brand. I always use it and get great reviews. Great job!

]]> By: Keri http://adashofsass.com/2009/11/07/pumpkin-pie-bites/comment-page-1/#comment-3962 Keri Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:00:03 +0000 http://adashofsass.com/?p=587#comment-3962 these look amazing ...... thanks for the built in self control :) these look amazing …… thanks for the built in self control :)

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